Question 1

How do I measure linear feet of fence from a site plan?

Accepted Answer

Upload the PDF, calibrate the scale, then trace each fence run with the Measure tool. Site plans are usually drawn at an engineer scale such as 1" = 20' or 1" = 30', so check the scale against a labeled dimension before you trust it. MetreMate gives you the linear feet for every run, split by fence type and height on separate layers.

Question 2

How many posts do I need?

Accepted Answer

Divide the run length by your post spacing, round up to whole sections, then add one post, plus your gate and corner posts. For example, 150 LF at 8 ft spacing is 150 / 8 = 18.75, so round up to 19 sections and 20 posts, then add gate posts. MetreMate gives you the footage and the gate and corner counts.

Question 3

How far apart should fence posts be?

Accepted Answer

Wood privacy fence posts typically go 6 to 8 ft on center, with 8 ft the standard spacing. Chain link line posts go 10 ft apart at most. Follow the manufacturer and local requirements for the fence you are building. MetreMate gives you the linear feet of each run, then you divide by the spacing that applies.

Question 4

Can I measure off a survey or plot plan PDF?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Upload the survey or plot plan, then use Manual Scale to calibrate off a labeled property line dimension. Click both ends of the line and enter its length, and every run you measure after that reads in linear feet at the right scale. This works on scanned plot plans too, where the printed scale is often off.

Question 5

Can I bid without visiting the site?

Accepted Answer

For a budget number, yes. Measuring off the plan or survey gives you the footage, gate count and post count before you drive out. Grade changes, obstructions, trees and buried utilities still need a site visit before you lock in the price, so use the takeoff to qualify the job first and walk it when it is worth the trip.

Question 6

Is it free to try?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can start on the free plan with no credit card, and there is a 7-day trial of the paid features. MetreMate runs in any modern browser on a Windows or Mac computer, so there is nothing to install. Upload a site plan or survey, trace a fence line and see the linear feet for yourself.

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